Bourbon Orleans HotelvsHotel St. Marie
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Bourbon Orleans Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel St. Marie. Bourbon Orleans Hotel is ranked #14 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 11 publications like The Telegraph, Not For Tourists and Star Service.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel Show All Reviews
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"With a location that's about as central as it gets, plus upgraded, spacious guest rooms, this lodging remains one of the most popular options on Bourbon Street." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A grand Southern hotel with a haunting past, the Bourbon Orleans is home to a delicious Creole restaurant; a signature cocktail in its popular bar; and 218 attractive, elegant rooms." Full review
Star Service
"At Bourbon Street, across from the St. Louis Cathedral, this remarkable 1815 structure is a four-story evocation of Vieux Carre architecture with celery-green filigree." Full review
Gayot
"Its elegant marble lobby strikes a demure tone and provides a dramatic contrast to the rowdy street scene outside."
BlackBook
"Sensible and unpretentious, the Bourbon Orleans is the luxury hotel for those who feel the top of the line places get a bit too over the top."
Not For Tourists
"Do you believe in ghosts? America's most haunted hotel..."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.7
"Bourbon Orleans might just be the Grande Dame of French Quarter hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A former grand ballroom and then a convent, this French Quarter institution has seen every side of Bourbon Street life." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guest rooms are well-appointed and comfy, with plantation-shuttered windows, plush beds and sleek bathrooms. " Full review
Time Out
"Located in the French Quarter, this hotel offers some of the best views of Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral...while the building is of a bygone era, the amenities are modern. " Full review
Hotel St. Marie
827 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Star Service
"Popular with budgeting business folk and cash-conscious tourists, this restored four- and five-story town-house-hotel with fine filigree sits on a corner and rings a serene courtyard." Full review
Gayot
"The front-desk staff is friendly and well-informed. The bottom line: While not trendy, Hotel Ste. Marie is reliable and the price is right."
Zagat
4.0
"With "more quaint character than the chains", this "charming" "little hotel" provides the "true New Orleans experience" at a "reasonable" price to sightseers."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Although it's not extravagant and it shows some wear and tear in places, the hotel is generally comfortable." Full review
Frommer's
"It’s a good mid-level option with a very good French Quarter location, and room rates can be downright bargains during low season...the staff has a friendly, helpful vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The St Marie was built to look historic from the outside, but is up-to-date on the inside." Full review
Independent
"At Hotel St. Marie, the best rooms even offer access to your own private, wrought-iron balcony overlooking the street. These are highly sought after during Mardi Gras."